Investment secured for 12 major Donegal Healthcare Projects
The Government have announced that investment has been secured for 12 major healthcare projects in Donegal. The projects will include plans for the refurbishment of St Joseph’s Stranorlar and Ramelton Community Hospitals. The minister for Education and Skills, Donegal TD Joe McHugh has welcomed the confirmation of the funding.…
Minister McHugh announces details of new teaching sharing scheme.
Secondary schools will soon be able to share teachers in subjects like Irish, maths and languages. The Education Minister is urging principals to sign up to the scheme, which is to deal with a shortage of teachers. Minister Joe McHugh has announced details of the new scheme which…
Positive local reaction to expected McHugh appointment
Donegal should have a new minister by the end of the day, when local TD Joe McHugh will be confirmed as the new Minister for Education and Skills. Deputy McHugh is expected be appointed later today following Dail approval to the position of Minister for Education and Skills. …
New ferry service in operation at Tory island
A new twice daily fast ferry service has begun operating between Tory Island and the mainland. The service will run during the Summer months until the end of July. The agreement was signed while separate discussions are underway between the Government and the HSE on extending helicopter services to Tory…
Fianna Fail TD hits out at Donegal Minister for failure to highlight problems
A Donegal TD has hit out at his constituency colleague Minister Joe McHugh for being ‘quick to welcome funding announcements’ but staying silent when there is a problem to be dealt with. Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConologue says the HSE’s plan for the coming year has failed to sanction 20…
Deal reached on fish quotas
A deal has been reached on fish quotas in Brussels. It means increases of 20% in monkfish, 21% for horse mackerel and a 26% increase in haddock for the ports of Greencastle and Killybegs. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the deal reached but warns that Brexit remains a concern…
Mixed reaction to Brexit deal in the North West
A deal has been reached to move Brexit negotiations onto the next stage. Leo Varadkar says it’s secured no border with Northern Ireland and they’re happy with the guarantees given. Locally, Donegal Minister Joe McHugh says the written confirmation that there will be no land border is very welcome for the…